ruido fest

At long last, Disney, Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams have unveiled the cast of “Star Wars: Episode IX.” To the surprise of many in Hollywood and across the film industry, Mexican dance punk legend Silverio has been added to the cast along with series regulars Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, and Max von Sydow. Silverio will play the character King Suavecito, the ruling potentate of third moon of Planet Chilpancingo.

“We are so excited to finally to get Silverio onboard for ‘Star Wars: Episode IX.’ It is both thrilling and surreal to watch the beloved original cast and this brilliant new performer come together to bring this world to life, once again. We start shooting in a couple of weeks, and everyone is doing their best to make the fans proud,” said Abrams. At press time, Silverio‘s management confirmed that he will be given a short break from the filming schedule to perform at Ruido Fest in Chicago, June 22-24.

Gepe has been added to our lineup and we couldn’t be more excited. This Chilean singer-song writer combines folk music with electro pop creating a very unique sound. He’ll be performing at Ruido Fest on Friday, July 7th.

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One of his biggest influences is Victor Jara, a Chilean teacher, poet, singer and political activist. He also has a lot of influences from the 80’s.

If you haven’t heard of Las Piñas you should! This Argentinian band consists of Sofia Cardiac as lead singer and guitar/bass and Antonela Perigo in background vocals and drums. Their sound is inspired in summer sounds with Californian vibes. Come see them at Ruido Fest on Sunday 9th!

We’re very excited to bring back Molotov this year. They were part of the very first Ruido Fest and we thought it was time to bring them back. If you were there with us in 2015 when they closed the festival on Saturday you might say “why would I need to go this year?” This year’s set will be a very special one because their it will be dedicated to one of their most popular albums, Donde jugaran las niñas? which was released back in 1997!

This album includes classics of the band such as “Puto”, “Gimme Tha Power”, and “Voto Latino”. If you weren’t around that time or were in kindergarten like some of us, this is your chance to see them play an album that has established Molotov as one of the most influential bands in the Rock en Español genre.

A month ago we were part of SXSW with our Official Showcase, Casa de Ruido. We hosted two parties that included Ruido Fest alums and also bands who are part of this year’s lineup. The Official Ruido Fest 17 lineup was also announced on this event.

Le Butcherettes performed this weekend at Cobra Lounge presented by our friends of Riot Fest. They’re one of the best live shows we’ve had in Ruido Fest. Lead singer Teri Gender Bender (Teresa Suárez) makes the crowd go wild, screaming, dancing and playing different instruments are some things you’ll see her do on stage.

Le Butcherettes will also be touring with At the drive In this Spring/Summer, yeah!

The beautiful Mon Laferte will be in Chicago this summer for the third edition of Ruido Fest. This year she will be bringing her unique sound and with lyrics like “Amárrame” ft. Juanes her newest song released back in February, she’ll have the crowd dancing so make sure you bring your dance partner to the festival.

Vive Latino turned 18 this past weekend with an attendance of 160k people, bringing people of all ages to the festival. The lineup included big names like Ruido Fest alums Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Zoe, Kinky among others.

This is a festival that bring different genres of music together creating a one of a kind fusion. Kinky shared the stage with Bronco for “Con zapatos de tacón” La Sonora Santanera got everyone dancing with classics “Perfume de Gardenias” sharing the stage with Roco of Maldita Vecindad and “El Ladrón” with Julieta Venegas.

The Festival’s lineup also brought rock idols like Marky Ramone and Rancid and their guitars made the crowd vibrate. Last time Rancid was in Mexico was back in the 90’s!